The Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs was established on 21 October 1998, pursuant to the Administrative Arrangements Order of that date.
At its inception the Department dealt with the following matters:
Education, other than migrant education
Youth affairs
Training, including New Apprenticeships and training services
Co-ordination of research policy
Research grants and fellowshipsHistorical agency address
Level 24, Casselden Place, 2 Lonsdale St, Melbourne, VicLegislation administered
Creation: Commonwealth of Australia Gazette No. S 514, 22 October 1998